#442B2B Hex Color
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This dark, muted red carries a heavy, serious presence. Because #442b2b is so unsaturated and dusty, it works best as a grounding neutral for moody brand palettes or as a dark background for UI elements. Use it carefully, as it can feel too muddy in large blocks. White text is highly readable against it, offering an excellent 12.9:1 contrast for accessibility.
Questions about #442b2b
What is #442b2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #442b2b is rgb(68, 43, 43), in HSL hsl(0, 23%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 37%, 73%.
How should I use #442b2b in a UI design?
#442b2b functions best as a dark background color that allows white text to pop, providing an excellent 12.9:1 contrast ratio for accessibility. Because the shade is so muted, use it for footer sections or sidebars rather than large, dominant central blocks to avoid a heavy, muddy feeling.
What colors pair well with #442b2b?
Is #442b2b readable on white or black?
#442b2b has a 12.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.62:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.